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F656 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Front seat upholstery missing

Nearside front seat cushion insecure

Rear steps corroded

Underside corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Dec 2024 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Front seat upholstery missing

Nearside front seat cushion insecure

Rear steps corroded

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,122 miles

Corrosion to rear steps

Corrosion to underside sill nearsaide

Front seat upholstery missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,102 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rerar pipe not clipped / loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure towball (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of offside front step

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play centre prop joint

corrosion to underside of rear sill

nearside front seat upholstery missing

rear steps corroded

steering notchy

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,655 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,655 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,819 miles

Rear Bumper Has a sharp edge

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Next to indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,016 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,015 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion EVERY WHERE! (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O.S.F.TYRE DETERIORATING / SPLITS IN TREAD

N.S.F. TYRE CUT AND DETERIORATING

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,055 miles

Body corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,781 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 49,606 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,584 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,472 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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F656 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F656 RUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F656 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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